OverviewThe Bazooka Companies, LLC, is seeking Part Time Candy Operator Packers for our Scranton, PA production facility which produces the iconic Ring Pop candy. Up to (24) hours per week. $15.00 per hourWith iconic brands including Ring Pop, Push Pop, Bazooka Bubblegum, & Juicy Drop, BCB is one of the leading manufacturers & innovators of non-chocolate confections in the US.ResponsibilitiesThe Candy Operator Packer performs various operating, feeding, filling, forming, and closing operations necessary for the continuous packaging of candy products as assigned.We are currently looking to fill positions on all shifts. Duties include, but are not limited to:Operates production machine, supplying candy and material as necessary; continuously observes operation for proper wrappingCleans jams from machine; cleans parts such as wheels, guides, heat plates, etc.Assures proper feeding of material by aligning or otherwise manipulating; maintains the wrapping feed during the processPerforms minor machine lubricationForms boxes or cartons to catch output directly from wrapping machine; catches product and closes refilled boxes as requiredManually feeds product through wrapping machine as requiredPerforms continuous inspection of wrapped product; discards substandard product and sorts reusable items during machine downtimeForms boxes and loads with specified number of wrapped packages, adds specified inserts, closes box and aside as requiredMakes up shipping cartons and loads filled boxes into cartons; stamps cartons and seals with tape or staples, using automatic or manual equipment as requiredResponsible for proper inspection so as to guarantee the packing of an acceptable quality finished productMust wear gloves furnished when handling or feeding unwrapped hard candy itemsAssists in emergency shutdown of equipment only under emergency conditionsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedQualificationsQualifications:Must possess the ability to read, write and comprehend oral instructionsPrevious production experience in a factory settingExperience in food production strongly preferredThe policy of The Bazooka Companies, LLC is to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices, gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Candy Operator Packer